Chloramphenicol USP For Compounding (API)Chloramphenicol USP is an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) that is used to treat bacterial infections. It belongs to the class of antibiotics known as chloramphenicol derivatives and works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria, thereby stopping the infection. This API is available in various forms, such as capsules, eye ointments, and topical creams, and is commonly used to treat ailments such as meningitis, typhoid fever, and conjunctivitis.